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JOHN DEWEY Obituary

DEWEY, John A. "Jackie" 63 years of age, of Charlestown, suddenly July 13, 2016. Beloved son of Mary (Reilly) Dewey of Charlestown & the late Laurence A. Dewey. Devoted brother of Mary Jane Dewey & Tom Junta of Wilmington, William "Billy" Dewey of Charlestown, & the late Laurence E. "Larry" Dewey. Beloved brother-in-law of Nancy Dewey. Loving uncle of Michael A. Dewey & wife Cara, Veronica Dewey, Nanci Dewey & partner Mike McKenna. Great-uncle of Charlotte, Max, Desmond, & Holden. Devoted friend to Tommy DeRosa & Tommy O'Neil. Relatives & friends are invited to attend Jackie's Funeral on Monday at 9 AM. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN, followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, Charlestown at 10 AM. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Visiting hours Sunday 2 - 6 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Jackie's name to: Bunker Hill Council # 62, Knights of Columbus Memorial Fund, Care of Leo Breen, 545 Medford St. Charlestown, MA 02129. For obituary, directions & online condolences: www.carrfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2016.

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September 12, 2016

Jack, my FRB buddy. I loved dancing with you at Weylus. You were a great person and will be missed by many. Rest in peace my dear friend. Love you always.

Lindsay Kelly

July 28, 2016

Rest in peace my friend It won't be the same when i visit the town we had alot of laughs your in good hand now. Lindsay

Laura Bourgeois

July 17, 2016

My condolences to the Dewey Family on the loss of Jack! Always had a smile on his face and a big hello when you saw him. May you keep his memories close to your heart. I am very sorry for your loss.

Edith Evans

July 17, 2016

To Jackie family and friends so sorry for your loss i had so many laughs with Jackie at the golf tournaments the redstore playing his numbers for him and many times at the knight he was a great person you will be missed Jackie by all xo rest in peace

Elizabeth S.

July 15, 2016

Rest in Peace Jackie. I feel very blessed that I had the pleasure of meeting you through my dear friend and will always treasure all of the wonderful memories.

Nanci Dewey

July 15, 2016

May you Rest in Peace, Uncke Jackie
Our thoughts & prayers to the Dewey Family
We love you
Love, Nanci, Mike, Charlotte & Max

Mary Callahan

July 15, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Jackie's family, Geri Holt and all of his friends. May you rest in peace Jackie. Until we meet again, may God Hold you
in the palm of his hand.

Kathaleen Doherty and Kevin Murray

July 15, 2016

Our sincere condolences to the Dewey family. Jackie was one of a kind and will be terribly missed. Rest in peace Jackie!

Gerry Sullivan

July 14, 2016

Deepest Condolences to the Dewey Family in this time of sorrow. May you Rest In Peace " Jackie ". You will be missed by many. You were always full of life and laughter and I will always keep you in my thoughts. We had many good times spent at the K of C and a lot of good friends as well as myself will cherish those memories.

Janice Holt

July 14, 2016

Jackie I will miss you. May you rest in peace. We will miss you at Christmas and I will never buy another green zip polo. I will miss you at the beach reading your newspaper. The cape will not be the same without you and my sister together. I love you and will see you in heaven. Thanks for your love.

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Jul

17

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Carr Funeral Service

220 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA 02129

Jul

18

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Carr Funeral Service

220 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA 02129

Jul

18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Francis De Sales Church

Charlestown, MA

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220 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA 02129

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